Trade Branch Sales Manager

My client is looking for a talented, driven and focused trade sales professionals who possess extensive knowledge and comprehensive understanding of NPI and the building trade sector. This is a field-based role covering our Bath and Trowbridge branches; and responsible for maximising sales and providing sales management to branches throughout the region, promoting our ever expanding and innovative product range through developing relationships with local trade people and trade companies

WHAT OUR BRANCH SALES MANAGERS DO:

• Build relationships with new and existing customers within the area
• Manage a portfolio of customers to achieve sales and margin targets
• Ensure customer satisfaction in all areas through regular feedback
• Call on customers on a regular basis, provide quotes and ensure that enquiries and issues are followed up in a timely manner
• Agree marketing and sales campaigns with Regional Management Team
• Prepare quotations for potential customers
• Maintain appropriate records on clients and sales activities
• Work with the Branch Manager to ensure deliveries to Customers are made within agreed timescales
• Implement innovation and change management initiatives to improve business performance

WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR BRANCH SALES MANAGER:

• A full and valid driving license is essential
• Consistent track record of field-based business development success and managing trade staff
• Experience within a similar management role ideally within a trade / builders merchant / retail, glazing or UPVC environment
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of negotiation and profit margins
• Accomplished at preparing and delivering sales presentations to a diverse customer base
• Passion and energy to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve business targets
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude with a commitment to contribute to the growth of the business
• Ability to work under pressure

WHAT WE OFFER:

• You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary upto 38,000 per year, dependent on skills and experience
• Company car
• Annual bonus
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays - normally 33 days in total each year
• NEW for 2023 Free Healthcare plan for all employees
• NEW for 2023 Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit
• Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary
• Christmas shutdown
• Option to join the Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success
• Company Pension Plan
• Employee discount on products
• Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailers
• A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development
• Care First Employee Assistance Programme, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for confidential support and advice, if and when you need it
• Colleague Referral Programme; we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team
• Excellent opportunities to grow with us, and progress your career